Pout and Rictus

Pout

Pout noun - A twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval.
Usage example: that storekeeper's face seems to be in a permanent pout

Rictus and pout are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rictus" instead a noun "Pout".

Nearby Words: pouting, pouted, pouter

Rictus

Rictus noun - A gaping grimace.
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Synonyms for Rictus

Pout and rictus are semantically related. You can use "Pout" instead a noun "Rictus".
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